With a serious house fire firemen may need to cut through the roof to put out the fire this job can be much more difficult and take longer if the house is capped with a metal roof.
Marring to metal roofs.
Metal roofs can be noisy especially during a heavy rain or hailstorm.
While the life of a metal roof is much longer investing in a metal roof only makes sense if you plan to stay in your home long enough to enjoy the cost benefits.
Therefore what can sometimes seem to be cosmetic damage to a metal roof can often lead to losses down the road.
Cosmetic damage is usually defined as marring pitting or other superficial damage from hail that alters the appearance of the roof but does not prohibit it from functioning as a moisture barrier.
Spacing of furring strips for metal roof when installing a metal roof over an existing roof insulate the spaces between the wood strips with rigid insulation to prevent condensation before.
And 3 all flashings required in the replacement of any metal roof materials.
Hail can cause cosmetic dents in the roof but it can also reduce the lifespan of the roof harm it s water shedding capabilities and damage seams between metal panels leading to leaks which can cause further damage.
In closing metal roofing is a very durable effective lightweight choice that is relatively quick to install by professionals.